Audrey J. Lute was born in in Southern Ontario, and now lives in Gilbert Plains, Manitoba were she works from her home studio as a visual artist. For a number of years Audrey volunteered in a variety of ways bringing the arts to her community. Audrey has received a number of Volunteer Awards, and in 2012 was presented the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for her contribution to Arts and Culture in her community. Audrey's work takes you into her imaginary world with strange little creatures, sharing with you how they live, work, and their struggles.